Stephen F. Lowry, M.D., Division Chief
Background:
We established the Division of Surgical Sciences in 1997 to
provide a base for faculty conducting investigative efforts
outside the more traditional parameters of surgical
research. The Division has grown dramatically since that
time as new investigators have been recruited to the faculty
and new research initiatives have been added. We are proud
that investigators have been highly successful at generating
new NIH and other federal funding for their programs. In the
current year, over $3.0 million of federal funding supports
these projects.
The Division also administers several core resources which
are available to investigators throughout the department.
Our translational research enterprise includes both
faculty-initiated as well as sponsored projects. This
resource employs several support personnel with extensive
experience in both small and large animal experimentation.
The vivarium facility is overseen by the Operations Office
of the Medical School, including full-time veterinary
faculty support.
The Division of Surgical Sciences is also home to the
Clinical Trials Unit that provides expertise in contract
negotiation, budgeting, IRB interface, and clinical
coordinator activities. In addition to pursuing federally
funded investigator-initiated research, our group of
experienced clinicians, scientists, and nurse coordinators
have performed dozens of Phase I, II, III, and IV trials
over the past several years. We invite your inquiries about
this expertise through the Office of the Chairman.
Basic science research:
The Division includes five Principal
Laboratory Investigators, each of whom is funded by federal
grants as well as other sources. The efforts of these
scientists encompass a broad range of interests, including;
angiogenesis, cell signaling, developmental and tumor
biology, inflammation and immunology, and wound biology. The
success of these investigators is reflected by publication
in highly competitive journals as well as by year-over-year
increases in funding by the National Institutes of Health.
More detailed information about the basic science research
programs of each investigator is provided below.
Translational research:
The Division also provides support
for small and large animal research programs. This includes
capabilities for development of innovative techniques,
monitoring, long-term care, and standard as well as
non-traditional assays. The vivarium is staffed by technical
personnel with experience in diverse surgical technologies.
The division has established a rapid response program that
promotes a seamless entry point for individuals and industry
partners seeking to take advantage of these facilities. The
details of this initiative are outlined below.
Patient-oriented research and clinical trials:
A major theme
of the Division is the encouragement of patient-oriented
research. Many members of the faculty avail themselves of
the expertise afforded by Division faculty and staff in the
pursuit of both investigator-initiated and sponsored
research. Several NIH-sponsored clinical research
initiatives are underway in the division (see below). Highly
experienced support staff are available to provide
assistance in trial design, contracting, and protocol
submission as well as comprehensive clinical trials
management. Biostatistical support is also available through
the Division. A rapid response clinical trials program
assures effective clinical trials initiation.
Contact Information
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